Exploratory
From Undecided to Unstoppable
My name is Ella McCloskey, and I’m a communication studies major with a human development and family sciences minor scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2027. When I first moved onto campus at Kent State, I faced some challenges. Throughout my life, I’ve severely struggled with anxiety and de…
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My Exploratory Experience
Hey! My name is Bre, and I’m a junior at Kent State University. I’m set to graduate in 2026. It feels like only yesterday I was a first-year student, navigating the challenges of a new and exciting school environment. When I first started at Kent State, my major was undeclared, and I was …
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A Supply Chain of Student Success
Hi everyone! My name is Tyler Urban and I’m currently a senior here at Kent State University graduating in the spring of 2024. My major is Economics with a minor in Finance. Going into my senior year of high school, I was completely undecided on what I wanted to do. I had no idea where I wanted…
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A Day as an RA
Hello, my name is Leah Bruce! I am a Peace and Conflict Studies major and Psychology minor graduating in Spring 2024. I also work on campus as a Resident Assistant (RA) in Lake Hall. I originally chose to come to Kent State because of the impressive Exploratory pre-major program. Personally, it gave…
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Exploring Passions in the Exploratory Program
Hi! My name is Taina Rivera and I am a sophomore at Kent State University. When I was a freshman, I was undecided in my major, so I was a part of Kent State’s Exploratory Program in University College. I was also a member of the Exploratory Living-Learning Program that is housed in Lake Hall. T…
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Kent State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
Kent State University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
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